JUST IN: Open Debris Burning Closes Friday Across Central Oregon

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The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association announced Thursday the date of closing for residential and private lands open debris burning across the tri-county region in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.

Burning debris piles on private lands in much of central Oregon will not be allowed at sunset on Friday, May 31 this year as the area heads into the summer wildland fire season.

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St. Patrick’s Day Dash

Join Us at Deschutes Tasting Room on Simpson Ave. for the 2025 Hydroflask St. Patrick’s Day Dash presented by Deschutes Brewery and Horizon Broadcasting. Gather the family to walk, jog, crawl or run, and be sure to

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State Parks Seek Input On E-Bike Use

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comments on proposed rule updates to electric assisted (e-assisted) bicycle use at Oregon State Parks and the ocean shore now through April 1. The proposed updates clarify definitions of e-assisted